Devin Stanley Email & Phone Number

United States

Keene, Nh, Us

•Provide leadership and support to category managers and merchandising support •Achieve financial goals through alternative sourcing, margin controls, ad fees, pricing, and forward buys.•Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships to help execute effective plans that grow the business. •Maximize revenue and growth by organizing and implementing key promotional events across all category teams. •Collaborate with team members to find the best solutions for vendor issues, credit requests, paybacks, and funding tracking.•Analyze internal/external data, including SPINS, to manage product mix, variety, and create strategic ways to grow categories.•Execute and oversee category performance reviews across all center store categories.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

• Direct team of category managers in the creation and implementation of programs within their assigned categories.• Maximize revenue and growth by promoting and executing key promotional events.• Negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring optimal terms that support each category’s success.• Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships to facilitate streamlined operations.• Continuously monitor competitor developments and adjust as needed.• Collaborate with team members on new layouts for remodels and new stores.• Execute and oversee category performance reviews.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

• Negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring optimal terms that support the category’s success.• Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships to facilitate streamlined operations. • Achieve financial goals and quotas by establishing category price strategies and developing innovative pricing tactics.• Outline and communicate easy-to-use weekly merchandising strategies and plans for both merchandisers and stores. • Serve as a liaison between stores and vendors.• Evaluate individual product and overall portfolio P&L statements and apply this information to key business decisions.• Contribute to forecasting the Annual Operating Plan for the company, including sales, trade, and profitability targets.• Research, analyze, and monitor the competitive landscape for potential opportunities. • Create product positioning and messaging to ensure product success in the marketplace.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

• Co-chaired the desk and associated responsibilities to optimize sales for Beverages, Tobacco, Beer, Liquor, and Wine.• Tasked with annual budget and forecast management to ensure targets were met. • Conceptualized and created marketing materials and associated programs for various categories. • Spearheaded new initiatives for all categories to drive sales and margins.• Amplified category growth through the successful launch of new products and existing product improvements.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

• Directed daily operations of 75+ retail employees with diverse backgrounds to ensure optimized operations and exceptional customer service.• Identified both market and customer needs, incorporated information into store merchandising and marketing plans to boost customer satisfaction.• Fostered a store culture that promoted the brand experience with a focus on customer service that aligned with company standards of excellence.• Facilitated an annual increase in both sales and revenue by leading a store-wide focus on shrink reduction and inventory management.• Allocated resources, managed P&L, and identified areas for financial improvement. • Recruited, hired, and trained new staff members. • Managed three tenants that rented space within the property.

Abingdon, Va, Us

• Partnered with store manager to effectively supervise 120+ employees.• Exceeded sales and profitability targets with the implementation of creative marketing and sales strategies.• Performed opening and closing functions for the store, followed all operational protocols and best practices. • Conducted store resets throughout the regional district area.• Mentored and coached staff to encourage professional development and facilitate employee retention.• Attended and completed a highly detailed management training course to develop a comprehensive knowledge about each store department to run daily operations more effectively.

New York, New York, Us

• Worked with clients to negotiate payment plans and resolve overdue accounts.• Established custom payment plans to help clients avoid credit damage and bankruptcy.• Offered one-on-one training for new staff members.• Documented all client communications and account changes and tracked payments on delinquent accounts to ensure updated and accurate records.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General